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The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards happened Saturday night at the Ticketpro Dome in Jo’burg hosted by Bonang Matheba.

The night was owned by Nigeria’s Starboy Wizkid who walked away with three major awards: Artist of the Year, Best Male and Best Collaboration. Songstress Yemi Alade took home Best Female, while Tekno was named Best Breakthrough Act.

South Africa wasn’t left behind as Cassper Nyovest won Best Live Act while Emtee was deemed Best Hip Hop act. Caster Semenya and music legend Hugh Masekela also received 2016 Person of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award respectively.